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5 PureWow Editors Give Their Honest Thoughts on Anthropologie’s Best-Selling Tobie Dress

Does it really live up to the hype?

Abby Hepworth

By Abby Hepworth

Published Sep 19, 2025

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Anthropologie has long been a favorite place to pick up vintage-inspired clothing that somehow strikes a fabulous balance between trendy and unique. And as the trends change, so too does the vast selection of dresses, shirts, boots and accessories. So whenever I spot a particular piece that Anthro has chosen to bring back for a second iteration, I’m sure to make note of it. The fact that the best-selling Exquise Tobie Shirtdress has been brought back not just twice, but multiple times over the course of  three years is a pretty huge deal.

What is it exactly that makes the Tobie dress worth returning to again and again? The PureWow team decided to put it to the test to find out. Read on for the honest opinions—the good, the bad and the frustrating—from five PureWow editors.

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Editor
  • Covers fashion, trends and all things running
  • Received certification as an RRCA run coach
  • Has worked in fashion for over a decade

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